Federal lands comprise 85% of the Gunnison Valley. YOUR trails, rivers and public lands will be OPEN as the snow melts, but personnel cuts at the Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management and Park Service mean all of us will need to keep stewardship top of mind this summer. Pack out all trash, and be extra careful with fire. Together, we can keep our backcountry beautiful!
On this page you'll find seasonal trip reports, travel tips and local stories from the Gunnison Valley. It’s a great place to learn more about our region of Colorado as well as to find inspiration for your next adventure.
A massive swath of public land covers the valley between the West Elk Mountains and the San Juan Mountains in western Gunnison County, Colorado. This lightly visited area is ripe for exploration via...
A guide to the terrain off the Silver Queen Express Lift at Crested Butte
The Silver Queen Express Lift is the cornerstone chairlift at Crested Butte Mountain Resort. This high-speed quad lift extends...
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Spend the holidays in Gunnison and Crested Butte and experience the charm of these cozy mountain towns. Crested Butte is nestled among...
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The Gunnison Valley’s location in the mountains makes it optimal for Colorado stargazing. Low light pollution, millions of acres of public...
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Directly below the peak lies the Crested Butte extreme terrain on the front-side. This cluster of precipitous, double-black-diamond ski...
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2025 Borealis Fat Bike Worlds returns to Crested Butte January 24-26th, 2025
10th anniversary event brings the best of fat biking back to its roots for three-day festival
Crested...